Dear Dhow Boat Owners and Operators,

In reference to Article 3 of Qatar Emiri Decision No. 15/2021 of the year 2021 regarding the establishment of Qatar Tourism, which is tasked to work on enhancing the tourism experience in the State of Qatar, and follow up on its development in legal and regulatory aspects.

In reference to Article 2 of Qatar Law No. 20/2018 on the regulation of tourism, which states: "It is prohibited to establish, exploit, manage a hotel or tourism establishment, tourism festivals, and events organising offices, or to engage in any tourist activity, festival or tourism event without authorisation from Qatar Tourism, in accordance with the provisions of this Law and its executive regulations."

In reference to Item No. (9) of Article 13 of Qatar Law No. 20/2018 on the Regulation of Tourism, which adheres to the instructions issued by the Qatar Tourism in joint coordination with the related authorities in the State regarding controls of the tourism activities, hotels, and tourism establishments.